Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Documents and Resources
NMCDHH Albuquerque Office
The New Mexico Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing provides effective leadership, education, advocacy and programs to reduce barriers to the social, economic, educational, cultural and intellectual well-being of Deaf and Hard of Hearing New Mexicans and their families, friends and colleagues.
505 Marquette Ave. NW
Suite 1550
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Voice: 505-383-6530
TTY: 505-383-6541
VP: 505-435-9319
Fax: 505-383-6533
In-State Toll-free: 1.800-489-8536
Las Cruces Office
Palms Office Complex
2407 W. Picacho, Suite A-103
Las Cruces, NM 88007
Voice: 575-525-1036
TTY: 575-525-1027
VP: 575-541-3403
Fax: 575-525-1039
Community Outreach Program for the Deaf
The Community Outreach Program for the Deaf of New Mexico (COPD-NM) is a community-based organization that empowers deaf and hard of hearing individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals. They provide the following services; vocational services such as job development and job coaching, case management services and SSP’s (Support Services Providers) for Deaf-Blind individuals.
Phone: 505-255-7636
Project for NM Children & Youth who are Deaf-Blind
This project is under the Center for Development and Disability (CDD) and provides the following services: technical assistance, trainings, resource dissemination, family events and access to a free library.
Toll-free: 877-614-4051
Hearing Loss Association of America
It provides assistance and resources for people with hearing loss and their families to learn how to adjust to living with hearing loss. This is accomplished through public awareness regarding prevention, treatment and regular screenings throughout life.
Phone: 301-657-2248
National Association for the Deaf
The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to preserve, protect and promote the civil, human and linguistic rights of deaf and hard of hearing people in the United States of America.
Phone: 301-587-1788
Aging and Long-Term Services Department - Aging and Disability Resources Center
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) offers comprehensive information and assistance:
- Information and Referral Assistance
- Benefits Counseling
- Medicaid home and community-based services
- Caregiving
- Respite Care (adult day care, in-home care)
- Attendant and/or Personal Care
- Homemaker services
- Home-delivered meals
- Nutrition Counseling
- Transportation
- Prescription Drug Assistance
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Transition Care program helps residents transition from long term care facilities back into a community setting
- Adult Protective Services
- Long-Term Options Counseling
- Legal information and assistance
- Aging and Long-Term Services Department
- Phone: 505-476-4799
- Toll-free: 866-451-2901
- Website
- Aging and Disability Resources Center
- Phone: 505-476-4846
- Toll-free: 800-432-2080
- Website
Interpreters
RGC Access
Interpreter Coordinator for Albuquerque/Metro Area
Phone: 505-514-6947
Email: Sysanders@gmail.com
Megan Goldberg – Interpreter Coordinator for Santa Fe Area
Phone: 505-270-9975
Email: Megan.goldberg@gmail.com
Community Outreach Program for the Deaf (COPD)
Interpreting Coordinator – Statewide
3908 Carlisle NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505-255-7636
Sorenson Community Interpreting Services
PO Box 91064
Albuquerque, NM 87199
Phone: 505.363.0741
Videophone: 505.219.2447
24/7 Access: 800.659.4783